Trip Validity

2015-01-01 -
2015-12-31

Conquer the highest peak in Africa – Tanzania's Mt Kilimanjaro

Trek the amazing Machame Route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest point. At high altitude, it's a challenging journey through uniquely varied terrain. Camp out at night and enjoy incredible scenery along the way. Then at the very top of Uhuru Peak, rising 5,896m above sea level, feel the exhilaration of achievement and marvel at the incredible views.

Size up mighty Mt Kilimanjaro from Marangu

Spy colourful bird species flitting through the rainforest

Spend a night camped out on the Shira plateau

Marvel at the Hiem, Kersten and Rebmann glaciers

Catch a dazzling sunrise from Stella Point

Summit Africa's highest mountain peak

What's included in this trip

Start:

Marangu, Tanzania

Finish:

Marangu, Tanzania

Group size:

Min 1 , Max 12

Ages:

Min 16

Meals:

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Accommodation:

Camping (with basic facilities) (5 nts), Hotel (2 nts)

Transport:

Carbon emissions offset:

456kg pp per trip

Notes:

1. Passenger Self Assessment Form required for this trip
2. The minimum age to climb Mt Kilimanjaro is 16 years
3. A single supplement is available for this trip, however it only applies to Day 1 and Day 8 at Marangu Hotel.

Leave the rainforest and watch as the vegetation grows sparser on the path to the Shira Plateau. Spend the night camping on the edge of the plateau and be treated to a golden sunset over the snow-dusted peaks of Kibo.

Prepare your body for the summit climb ahead with an acclimatisation day at Karanga Valley. After a morning of scenic walking along the Kibo South Circuit, arrive at the valley camp in time to eat your lunch by the river. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon savoring the stunning surrounds.

Trek through fascinating dry desert terrain and ascend further on the way to Barafu Camp. Witness the contrast between the craggy landscape of the mountain and the spectacular views of the Heim, Kersten and Rebmann glaciers above.

Grab a midnight feast and head off before dawn to watch the sunrise at Stella Point and pass by Rebmann Glacier. Make the final push to the peak and be rewarded with incredible views that accompany the feat of conquering Africa’s highest mountain - a life-changing experience.